Minor Home Repair Program - FAQ'S

The City of Livonia Housing Commission, through the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program, provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable grant used to pay for Minor Home Repair improvements. This program is designed to assist low-moderate-income residents of the City of Livonia.

Frequently Asked Questions (click on a link below to display the answer):

City of Livonia Residents who:
• Own and occupy their home for at least one year (Land contracts are not permitted)
• Meet the current income guidelines as determined by HUD and listed below
• Have property taxes and water bills paid to date
• Have current homeowner's insurance
• Have assets that do not exceed $50,000.00 (not including home and car)

The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will review and prioritize the needed repairs. Licensed and insured contractor(s) will be contacted for quotes and the lowest responsible bid received will be awarded the contract. Please be advised that repairs are subject to our ability to retain qualified contractors.

Improvements are limited to freestanding, single family dwellings. In the case of condominiums, duplexes, and town homes, common areas of these units will be ineligible for repair. Repairs that are the legal responsibility of the owner-occupant may be completed. Rental units are ineligible for repair.

Repairs completed under the Minor Home Repair Grant Program are paid directly with Community Development Block Grant funds. Grant recipients are notified of the total repair costs. A minimal administrative fee will be collected upon determination of homeowners' program eligibility.

It is possible for qualified residents to apply for a Minor Home Repair grant once per program year (July 1 – June 30). After three years of consecutive repairs, the applicant may be determined ineligible for additional repairs. Additionally, depending upon the condition of the property and the scope of the repairs required, the applicant may be determined ineligible for this grant. In these cases, a referral to the Major Home Rehabilitation Loan program may be made.

Interested homeowners should call the Livonia Housing Commission - Office of Community Development at (734) 421-6450 ext. 104 or e-mail: MinorHomeRepair@ci.livonia.mi.us to make an appointment and request an application.

In order to apply, the applicant is required to provide the items listed on page three of the application.These items are necessary in order to qualify the applicant for the program and must be provided at the time of intake. All files will remain confidential. Please call 734) 421-6450 ext. 104 to make an appointment and for additional information.

Please be advised that all rules and regulations governing Community Development Programs are subject to change without notice by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Livonia.